Eternal Temptation: Awakening Sinful Desires

Chapter 59  Could You Help Me Forget Everything?

Looking out through the window, the night outside was pitch black, but the full moon shone brightly, casting a gentle glow on everything within its reach, making everything appear bathed in an ethereal radiance. The stars twinkled brightly overhead, looking as if they were winking down at them playfully.

Asher enjoyed this tranquil scenery for quite some time. Soon, that tranquility was broken when he suddenly heard Maria's scream.

"Ahhh... Please... Don't..." Maria cried out loudly.

Asher immediately held her and began tapping her shoulders, hoping to wake her up from her nightmare.

"Maria! Wake up. It's a dream. Wake up!"

Her screams abruptly stopped as her eyes opened wide, revealing a horrified look on her face.

Seeing her terrified appearance, Asher felt sorry for her, knowing fully well what she must be going through right now after experiencing such trauma and suffering.

"Sob... It was so scary!"

Maria whimpered while clinging onto him desperately, like a drowning man grasping at straws.

"Shh... Don't worry. It was just a bad dream."

Asher hugged her tenderly, gently patting her back, hoping that his actions would help soothe her feelings.

"Nothing will happen to you. Nothing will ever hurt you again!"

"Sob. Sob. I really don't want to go through that again." Maria mumbled, burying her face against his chest, inhaling deeply his scent, and enjoying his comforting presence as tears continued flowing uncontrollably down her cheeks.

The way in which Asher kept caressing her hair made her feel protected and secure.

Eventually, both of them relaxed completely in each other's arms.

Nadia glanced through the rearview mirror, noticing that Maria had regained her composure with the help of Asher, and quietly sighed to herself.

'Such a troublesome guy!'

...

When they finally arrived at the Blake Mansion, Maria marveled at the size of the estate as it loomed before her in all its glory, its splendor far surpassing her expectations.

"This is your mansion?" Maria asked curiously.

Asher smiled proudly, answering with a confident nod of his head.

"Yup! This is my family's residence."

As she stepped out of the vehicle, Maria couldn't stop herself from gasping in astonishment when she noticed how lavishly decorated the exterior of the building appeared to be. Its sheer magnificence was awe-inspiring.

The entire complex appeared as if it had been taken straight out of a fairy tale.

However, unlike other mansions built by the wealthy families of the empire, this one seemed more private, located in the central area of the capital city.

While walking up toward the entrance, Maria noticed how beautiful the garden surrounding the mansion was, filled with various flowers and plants. It was filled with splendor and lively colors.

After entering the mansion, Maria looked around in amazement at the decorations lining every wall and every corner.

Every inch of this place was immaculately maintained, giving it an air of sophistication and elegance.

In addition, all the furnishings were tasteful and stylish.

The paintings hanging on the walls depicted beautiful landscapes, capturing nature at its best, full of life and vitality.

The carpets covering the floors were thick and luxurious, their vibrant hues matching perfectly with the overall décor of the entire structure.

"Wow, I've never seen a place this stunning before," Maria gasped in wonderment as she continued taking in her surroundings, feeling amazed by everything she saw.

...

Asher watched Maria as she explored the mansion with interest, observing her expressions intently while trying to gauge her reaction to the surroundings.

"Do you like it?"

"Yes. It's beautiful!" Maria answered excitedly.

Soon, Asher led her towards her room.

"Young Master..." Maria opened her mouth to say something, but she held back, glancing at Nadia next to him. She also didn't know what to do with the abrupt thought that had crossed her head.

"From now on, this will be your room. I will let Nadia guide you in your work. Feel free to tell her if there is anything you need. Rest well. We will talk more in the morning," Asher said, and he began to leave the room.

"Young Master..." Maria opened her mouth to say something, but she held back, glancing at Nadia next to him. She also didn't know what to do with the abrupt thought that had crossed her head.

Asher paused in his steps and looked at Maria. Sensing her hesitation to say something, he turned towards Nadia and said, "Nadia, thanks for your hard work. You can go rest for now and guide Maria in the morning." n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"Understood." Nadia nodded and took her leave.

Shortly thereafter, only the two of them were left in the bedroom.

"Is there something wrong, Maria?" Asher asked.

"I..I...just feel scared." Maria admitted it in a whisper.

Seeing her trembling figure, Asher guessed the cause of her fear and reassured her.

"It's okay. You are safe here. You can tell me if you need my help in any way."

She just turned quiet and didn't know what to say, as every time she closed her eyes, she saw the horrifying image of Lucas pushing himself on her.

She wrapped her arms around herself and stared blankly at the ground, unable to look him directly in the eyes.

All she wanted to do right now was forget everything and move on.

Slowly lifting her head, she looked in Asher's direction before asking hesitantly, "Could you... help me forget everything?"

"What do you mean?" Asher became confused at her sudden request. 'Help her forget everything? How could anyone do that?'

"I'm not sure myself, but I... I need to get rid of these awful memories somehow! And if I could forget everything, then... maybe I won't get those horrible nightmares." Maria pleaded, tears streaming down her cheeks as her lips trembled, desperate for any kind of comfort.

Asher stared at Maria. Her sad eyes were filled with despair and hopelessness.

'Forget everything...' The word echoed in his mind.

'Does that mean she...?' His eyes widened slightly, realizing what Maria wanted.

He slowly walked over to her side, standing right in front of her.

As Asher approached her, Maria looked at Asher in the eyes and gathered her courage.

Shortly, she closed her eyes and waited patiently. Preparing herself for whatever would happen next and wishing that with this she could escape the constant nightmares haunting her.